an approach to farming based on biological methods that avoid the use of synthetic crop or livestock production inputs and on a broadly defined philosophy of farming that puts value on ecological harmony, resource efficiency, and non-intensive animal husbandry practices
Corporate Farming
the business of agriculture, specifically, mega-corporations involved in food production on a very large scale
Links:
Massive Corporate Farm Venture Planned for Western Canada
New Zealand: Corporate Farming Here To Stay
The Financial Picture of Farms in Canada
Corporate Farming in Pakistan Opposed
Pig Farming - The Canadian Encyclopedia
Aquaculture Farming
the cultivation of aquatic organisms (as fish or shellfish) especially for food
Links:
What is Aquaculture?
Aquaculture: The Future of Farming the Water, Fish for Brains, Oldest Fig Wasp and more
Grouper Prices Surge in Taiwan Due to Declining Output
World Wildlife Fund: Aquaculture
Negative Impacts of Costal Tropical Aquaculture Developments
Positive Aquaculture Awareness
Hydroponic Farming
the growing of plants in nutrient solutions with or without an inert medium (as soil) to provide mechanical support
Links:
Greenhouse Projects Nurture Produce and Workers
How Urban Farming Can Affect Urban Spending
The Benefits of Hydroponic Growing: Why Hydroponics as Opposed to Traditional Growing
Farm Thrives in City Basement
Organic Farming
an approach to farming based on biological methods that avoid the use of synthetic crop or livestock production inputs and on a broadly defined philosophy of farming that puts value on ecological harmony, resource efficiency, and non-intensive animal husbandry practices
Links:
Organic Farming: Frequently Asked Questioned
About Organic - What is Organic Farming?
UN: Eco-Farming Feeds the World
Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada